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Estimates only. Real earnings depend on audience country, season, ad formats and how many views are monetized.
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Start a videoHow to use the shorts earnings calculator
- Enter monthly Shorts viewsFrom YouTube Studio, filtered to Shorts.
- Set the Shorts RPMMost channels see $0.02–$0.10 per 1,000 Shorts views.
- Compare with long-formSee how many long-video views earn the same.
Questions
How much do YouTube Shorts pay per 1,000 views?
Usually $0.02–$0.10. Shorts revenue comes from a shared pool split by your share of Shorts views, and you keep 45% of your allocation.
Are Shorts worth it if they pay so little?
Often yes, as a funnel: Shorts bring new viewers who then watch your long videos, which pay far more.
Do Shorts views count towards monetization?
Yes: 10 million valid Shorts views in 90 days is one way to join the Partner Program.